Weirton is a city located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. Most of the city is in Hancock County, with the remainder in Brooke County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 20,411 (16,525 in Hancock County, 3,886 in Brooke County). It is part of the Weirton-Steubenville metropolitan statistical area.^[1] The Northern Panhandle is a region in the U.S. state of West Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... Hancock County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Brooke County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Nickname: The City of Murals Location within the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Jefferson Mayor Dominic Mucci (D) Area    - City (Land) 26. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

Geography

The City of Weirton is located at 40°24′31″N, 80°34′33″W (40.408567, -80.575959).^GR1 It extends from the Ohio border on the west to the Pennsylvania border on the east at a point where the northern extension of West Virginia is only about 5 miles across. Therefore, it is the only city in the United States that borders two other states on two sides, and its own state on the other two sides. Adapted from Wikipedias WV county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...

Weirton is across the Ohio River from Steubenville, Ohio, and about 35 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along U.S. Route 22. Pittsburgh International Airport is less than 30 miles away. With the opening of the Findlay Connector (PA Turnpike 576, future I-576) in October, 2006, the highway distance to the airport has decreased to about 20 miles, but it is a toll road (fifty cents). Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ... Steubenville is a city located in Jefferson County, Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18, 1816 (city) Government  - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area  - City 151. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... Destinations with direct service from Pittsburgh Pittsburgh International Airport (IATA: PIT, ICAO: KPIT, FAA LID: PIT), commonly shortened to PIT, is an international airport located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Findlay Township, approximately 20 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh at Exit 6 of PA-60 (Future I-376) and the...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.9 km² (19.3 mi²). 46.3 km² (17.9 mi²) of it is land and 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it (7.22%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Surrounding areas

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 20,411 people, 8,958 households, and 5,885 families residing in the city. The population density was 441.0/km² (1,142.2/mi²). There were 9,546 housing units at an average density of 206.3/km² (534.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.52% White, 3.86% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population. The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,958 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.79. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

The age distribution is 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,212, and the median income for a family was $42,466. Males had a median income of $37,129 versus $19,745 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,853. About 8.0% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

The small village called Holliday's Cove -- which is now most of downtown Weirton -- was founded in the late 1700s. (It eventually lost the apostrophe.) In 1909, Ernest T. Weir built a steel mill later known as Weirton Steel Company just north of Hollidays Cove. An unincorporated settlement called Weirton grew up around the mill, that by 1940 was said to be the largest unincorporated city in the United States. By then Hollidays Cove and two other outlying areas, Weirton Heights and Marland Heights, which as their names suggest were on hilltops or ridges surrounding the "Weir-Cove" area, had also incorporated. Founded by Earnest T. Weir in 1909, Weirton Steel is a fully integrated steel producer and one of the worlds largest producers of tin plate products. ...

On July 1, 1947, all of these areas -- Hollidays Cove, Marland Heights, Weirton Heights, and unincorporated Weirton -- merged and formed the City of Weirton as it currently exists. Thomas E. Millsop, the head of the Weirton Steel division of the National Steel Corporation, was elected as the city's first mayor. The City Charter was approved by voters in 1950. The National Steel Corporation (1929—2003) was a major American steel producer. ...

Weirton Steel Company was once a fully integrated steel mill employing over 12,000 people. It was the largest private employer and the largest taxpayer in West Virginia. This is no longer true. Due to "reorganization" of the steel industry, not only within the United States but worldwide, the Weirton plant, now part of the international giant Arcelor Mittal, currently operates only the tin-plating section of the mill (though still one of the country's largest tin-plate makers), with only 1,200 workers. During the early 1980's the employee's of Weirton Steel endeavored to purchase the mill from National Steel Corporation as the largest ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) in the nation, poor planning and the fact that the employees retained their union membership, essentially organizing against themselves, doomed the ESOP program to failure. It has been suggested that Arcelor and Mittal Steel Company be merged into this article or section. ...

Today, Weirton's economy relies primarily on gambling (over 150 small casinos populate the major traffic arteries) and vice. Some civic leaders are attempting to attract businesses and homeowners from the economically thriving Pittsburgh area, marketing Weirton as a bedroom community, taking advantage of the close proximity to the Pittsburgh airport and major highways.

Mayors of Weirton

The following people have been elected Mayor of Weirton since the city's incorporation in 1947:

Thomas E. Millsop	1947-1955
Samuel Kusic	1955-1959
David T. Frew	1959-1963
Frank A. Rybka	1963-1971
Mike A. Andochick, Jr.	1971-1979
Donald T. Mentzer	1979-1987
Edwin J. Bowman	1987-1995
Dean M. Harris	1995-2003
William M. Miller	2003-2007
Mark Harris	2007-

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Notable natives

• Gary Jeter-Retired NFL Lineman
• Ron 'Fritz' Williams - One of the first African-American players to play for WVU; played in the NBA for 8 years; and was offered a chance to play on the 1968 Olympic team, but declined.
• Quincy Wilson-Running back, Cincinnati Bengals, 2005-current.
• James J. Andrews Union spy during the Civil War
• Alvar "Al" Lauttamus- Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of Year
• James "Jimmy" Kum- legendary nomad and sports enthusiast.
• Rock band Wild Cherry Play that Funky Music
• Rock band Crack the Sky
• Bob Gain legendary football player
• Bob Jeter-NFL Defensive Back- Green Bay Packers

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Pop Culture Reference

Weirton has attracted the attention of Hollywood filmmakers on at least two occasions. Weirton was one of several Ohio Valley towns that served as film locations for the acclaimed 1978 film, The Deer Hunter, starring Robert DeNiro and Meryl Streep. Six years later it served as the primary location for filming of Reckless starring Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah. The fictional town of 'Eberton' mentioned in Reckless is a thinly veiled reference to Weirton. For the noise rock band, see Deerhunter. ... Robert De Niro Robert De Niro, Jr. ... Mary Louise Streep, mostly known as Meryl Streep (born June 22, 1949) is a two-time Academy Award-winning, six-time Golden Globe-winning, two-time SAG-winning, Grammy Award-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Aidan Quinn (born March 8, 1959 Rockford, Illinois, USA) is an Irish-American actor. ... Daryl Christine Hannah (born December 3, 1960) is an American film actress. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

Disney featured Weirton briefly in its documentary, America's Heart and Soul. During the excerpt, employees of Weirton Steel discuss their concerns with foreign imports and what it is doing to their mill. Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ...

Weirton was also the inspiration and guidance in the 1989 book No Star Nights. Author Anna Smucker drew upon her memories growing up in Weirton for a tale about childhood spent in an industrial town.

Trivia

Weirton, West Virginia is one of only two places in the country where a state is only one city wide. It is bordered on the west by Ohio and on the east by Pennsylvania. The other city is Hancock, Maryland, which is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania, and on the south by West Virginia.^[2]

See also

• List of cities and towns along the Ohio River

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External links

• Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation Website
• Weirton Daily Times Homepage
• City of Weirton Homepage
• City of Weirton Fire Department
• History of Weirton from the Mary H. Weir Public Library
• Maps and aerial photos for 40°24′31″N 80°34′34″W / 40.408567, -80.575959Coordinates: 40°24′31″N 80°34′34″W / 40.408567, -80.575959
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• Findlay Connector, Route I-576

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